tomahawk
1 synonym for tomahawk, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A light axe traditionally used by Native American warriors, originally made of stone, bone, or antler.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use tomahawk
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tomahawk dunk
tomahawk missile
Etymology
From an Eastern Algonquian word, likely Powhatan "tumahák," related to words for "axe" in several other Algonquian languages.
Full origin of tomahawk →Frequently asked questions
What does “tomahawk” mean?
The word “tomahawk” means a light axe traditionally used by Native American warriors, originally made of stone, bone, or antler. In plain terms, a traditional Native American hand axe; the word is also used for a slam-dunk style and a type of cruise missile.
How do you pronounce “tomahawk”?
“Tomahawk” is pronounced TOM-uh-hawk (/ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ in IPA).
How do you use “tomahawk” in a sentence?
Here is “tomahawk” used in a sentence: “The museum exhibit included a ceremonial tomahawk decorated with beads.”
What part of speech is “tomahawk”?
Depending on how it is used, “tomahawk” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “tomahawk” have?
“Tomahawk” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a light axe traditionally used by Native American warriors, originally made of stone, bone, or antler.
